Alameda Taamu saw more action at training camp than he did this season. / Keith Srakocic, AP

by Nate Davis, USA TODAY Sports

by Nate Davis, USA TODAY Sports

It appears Alameda Ta'amu may finish with more arrests than snaps played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The team released the rookie nose tackle Monday, just hours before playing the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field, and promoted wide receiver David Gilreath from the practice squad.

Given the ankle injury Pro Bowl wideout/returner Antonio Brown is dealing with, the move can be interpreted as necessary and tactical, especially since veterans Casey Hampton and Steve McLendon are capably manning the nose. The 6-3, 348-pound Ta'amu, who was considered a project, had yet to play in a game.

He could still be re-signed or added to the practice squad if another club doesn't claim him, but the fact the Steelers would even expose Ta'amu to the competition is a strong indication of their feelings.